In an Oval Office Address the evening after his election rival Donald Trump survived what law enforcement called an assassination attempt, President Joe Biden condemned political violence and urged Americans to “lower the temperature in our politics.”
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Pittsburgh Bishop Zubik commends man killed at Trump rally for ‘heroically shielding his wife and daughters from harm’
Bishop David A. Zubik of Pittsburgh commended Corey Comperatore, the husband and father killed at the July 13 campaign rally in Butler, Pa., for his “strength of character, deep faith and dedication to serving others.”
In Archdiocese of Baltimore, prayers for former President Trump and end to political violence
In the wake of a July 13 assassination attempt against former President Donald J. Trump, priests in the Archdiocese of Baltimore responded July 14 with prayers and a call for more unity in America.
Vatican condemns violence at Trump rally, offers prayers for victims, peace
The Vatican expressed its concern about the violence waged at a political rally in the United States and it offered its prayers for the nation, the victims and peace.
Trump safe but grazed in assassination attempt; Catholic bishops call for prayers for peace
Former President Donald Trump was rushed offstage by Secret Service agents as the presumptive Republican presidential nominee was campaigning in Butler, Pa., after shots were fired July 13.
Supreme Court upholds gun ban for domestic abusers
The Supreme Court June 21 upheld a federal ban on the possession of firearms by domestic abusers, rejecting an argument that the ban violated the Second Amendment.
Attempt to ban bump stocks fails in Senate in wake of Supreme Court ruling
After the Supreme Court June 14 struck down a Trump-era federal ban on bump stocks, the U.S. Senate tried to pass a ban on the devices by unanimous consent, a procedure in which the Senate considers a matter agreed to if no senator objects.
Families endure one year after Annapolis killings
One year after his son was gunned down in what some consider a hate crime, Christian Segovia said it’s the sense of emptiness that hurts the most – seeing the spaces where his son is no longer present.
Safe Streets opens new Cherry Hill office as leaders tout success against violence
William McCarthy Jr. insists it’s not a matter of opinion that a public health program known as “Safe Streets” helps reduce violence in Baltimore City. The longtime executive director of Catholic Charities of Baltimore called it a statistical fact.
Bishops respond with shock, prayer after Slovak prime minister shot multiple times
Catholic bishops have expressed shock and promised prayers as Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico fights for his life after being shot multiple times May 15.
Louisiana first Communion Mass disrupted by gunman
A first Communion Mass at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, La., was disrupted May 11 after a teenager attempted to enter the church with a rifle.
‘We share their pain’: Archbishop Pérez on mass shooting at Philadelphia Islamic celebration
Philadelphia’s archbishop has called for prayer following a mass shooting at an outdoor gathering in that city marking an Islamic holiday.